USB 3.0: Devices are not recognized - you can do that

USB 3.0 is one of the fastest ways to transfer files. If you do not recognize a USB 3.0 device, you can often quickly fix this problem yourself. In this practical tip, we will show you what you can do about it.

USB 3.0: devices are not recognized - what to do?

• First, make sure that you have connected the device to the PC correctly and that all cables are intact. As soon as a cable is broken or broken, you should replace it immediately.
• You can also choose a different connection on your PC, as there may be a defect here.
• This error often occurs when you connect USB sticks or hard drives via USB. You can try changing the drive letter so you can use the device.
• You can also let Windows perform this step automatically. To do this, open the start menu and enter "diskpart" in the search bar. Confirm with [Enter] and enter "automount". Press the [Enter] key again to execute the command.

Other solutions: Devices are not recognized with USB 3.0

• Incorrect power settings may be causing this error. Open "Control Panel"> "Power Options"> "Change Power Plan Settings"> "Change Advanced Power Settings".
• Make sure that under "USB Settings" the option "Settings for selective USB energy saving" is set to "Disabled".
• Basically, you should make sure that you have the latest driver installed for your motherboard. You can find this on the manufacturer's website.
• In some cases it can help if you delete the following files from the folder "C: \ Windows \ System32 \ Drivers": SPTD.sys, dtscsi.sys, secdrv.sys & spdt.sys. These are created again when you restart.
• Take a look at the "Device Manager" in the "Control Panel". Find an unknown device here under "Other devices", right-click on it and select "Uninstall". Then remove the USB device and then reconnect it.